AST 2002: Astronomy
University of Central Florida
This course provides a comprehensive look at modern astronomy, emphasizing the use of the scientific method and the application of physical laws to understand the universe including earth and its environment. Throughout this course, students will develop the ability to discern scientific knowledge from non-scientific information by using critical thinking. Student Learning Outcomes: Students will define terms used to measure and describe the universe. Students will explain the processes involved in the formation and evolution of celestial bodies over astronomical time according to different models and theories. Students will describe how scientific theories evolve in response to new observations and critically evaluate their impact on society. Students will formulate empirically testable hypotheses derived from the study of physical processes and phenomena. Students will apply logical reasoning skills through scientific criticism and argument to separate science from non-science. Students will gather and analyze astronomical data and communicate results in graphic and written forms.
Average GPA: 3.01
Grade distribution records: 19,931 students across 24 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A | 6,181 | 31.0% |
| A- | 811 | 4.1% |
| B+ | 1,123 | 5.6% |
| B | 5,617 | 28.2% |
| B- | 321 | 1.6% |
| C+ | 521 | 2.6% |
| C | 2,759 | 13.8% |
| C- | 107 | 0.5% |
| D+ | 165 | 0.8% |
| D | 713 | 3.6% |
| D- | 17 | 0.1% |
| F | 619 | 3.1% |
| S | 117 | 0.6% |
| U | 36 | 0.2% |
| W | 823 | 4.1% |
Based on 19,931 student grade records across 24 terms and 20 professors.
Instructors
- James Cooney 4,648 students, Average GPA 2.66
- Sarah F Dhalla 2,969 students, Average GPA 2.93
- Thomas Brueckner 2,733 students, Average GPA 2.97
- Richard Jerousek 1,988 students, Average GPA 2.86
- Daniel T Britt 1,135 students, Average GPA 3.21
- Michele Marie Montgomery 1,016 students, Average GPA 3.09
- Ehab Ahmed 1,010 students, Average GPA 3.59
- Lauren Mc Keown 745 students, Average GPA 3.59
- Kerri Donaldson Hanna 553 students, Average GPA 3.15
- Alyssa Sokol 544 students, Average GPA 3.36
- Christopher Bennett 468 students, Average GPA 3.17
- Kathleen J Mcintyre 388 students, Average GPA 3.66
- Humberto Campins 353 students, Average GPA 3.22
- Osama Moussa 345 students, Average GPA 2.95
- Chris Velissaris 331 students, Average GPA 3.04
- Theodora Karalidi 295 students, Average GPA 2.89
- Audrey Claire Martin 293 students, Average GPA 3.37
- Ramses M Ramirez 258 students, Average GPA 2.28
- Joseph Harrington 104 students, Average GPA 3.31
- Ivan Padron 14 students, Average GPA 3.36